| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.55 | 9.256% | $18.0819 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.44 | 9.616% | $270.1377 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.69 | 11.638% | $246.3739 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.52 | 7.165% | $104.5073 | $104.51 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.32 | 6.619% | $100.563 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.48 | 8.523% | $147.027 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.67 | 12.128% | $155.4879 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.67 | $1,042.1787 | $1,042.18 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | |